Buffalo City School District, NY

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The Buffalo City School District Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting on August 19, 2026, at the Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts. The board will consider a consent agenda with multiple contracts, personnel changes, and education plans. Notable items include a $697,500 contract for McGraw-Hill classroom coaching in math, several other education contracts, and approval of comprehensive education plans for numerous schools.

• Approve $697,500 McGraw-Hill Classroom Coaching (Math) contract
• Approve $123,404 SUNY Erie Smart Scholars contract at Hutch Tech PS 304
• Approve $546,364.80 payroll and staffing services for Parent Engagement Liaisons (Tryfacta)
• Approve $100,000 Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra concerts 2026-2027
• Approve 2026-2027 District and School Comprehensive Education Plans

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

This is a committee work session of the Buffalo City School District Board, primarily procedural. It includes opening remarks from the board vice president and interim superintendent, and a presentation on board norms and protocols for effective governance and meetings.

• Opening remarks by Vice President Janita Everhart and Interim Superintendent Dr. Ebony Prophet-Bullock
• Presentation on Board Norms & Protocols by Rodney Jordan of the Council of Great City Schools

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The agenda for the Buffalo City School District special board meeting on August 6, 2026, is not accessible. The provided link leads to an error page stating the requested page cannot be found. No items for discussion or decision can be reported.

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Buffalo City School District Board will open the special meeting with standard procedures, including a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and invocation. The primary agenda item is the swearing‑in of the nominee to fill the North District board vacancy. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Swearing in of North District board member

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Buffalo City School District Board will hold a special meeting to interview candidates for the North District vacancy. The agenda includes standard opening procedures (call to order, pledge of allegiance) and concludes with adjournment.

• Interview candidates for the North District vacancy

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The Buffalo City School District Board of Education will meet to approve instructional and civil service personnel changes, and to award contracts for literacy programs and student support services.

• Approve instructional personnel changes
• Approve civil service personnel changes
• Approve $81,000 for Lexia Learning Systems literacy training
• Approve $607,620 for IMSE Orton Gillingham training
• Approve $220,000 for Northwest Bflo Community Center programs

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

This special meeting is solely for the Buffalo City School District Board to discuss the review of candidates for the North District vacancy. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda consists only of opening procedures, the candidate discussion, and adjournment.

• Discussion of North District vacancy candidate review

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

The Buffalo City School District Committee Work Sessions will continue a discussion on board norms and protocols for effective governance and meetings, led by the Council of Great City Schools. No votes or final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Continuation of Board Norms & Protocols - Effective Governance/Effective Meetings

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

This is a committee work session of the Buffalo City School District Board. The board will hear a community update on the North District vacancy and discuss board norms and protocols for effective governance and meetings. No formal votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• North District Vacancy - Community Update
• Board Norms & Protocols - Effective Governance / Effective Meetings

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The Buffalo School Board will vote on several contracts totaling over $5 million, including a $2.6 million agreement with Say Yes Buffalo for community school operations and approval of personnel changes. An update on superintendent goals data monitoring is also on the agenda.

• $2,632,067 contract with Say Yes Buffalo Inc. for Community Schools (FY 2027).
• $1,018,200 contract with IMSE for Orton Gillingham literacy training and materials.
• $1,184,022 for multiple community-based organizations as community school partners.
• $382,000 supplemental funding for Universal Prekindergarten community-based organizations.
• Approval of instructional, civil service, administrative, and exempt personnel changes.

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

The Buffalo City School District committee work session on June 10, 2026, will feature presentations on a Comprehensive Autism Support Framework, transportation route sheets, and the identification process for special education. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information sharing.

• Presentation on Comprehensive Autism Support Framework by Chief Academic Officer Anne Botticelli
• Transportation presentation on the importance of route sheets by Director of Transportation Joseph Ghosen
• Presentation on Identification Process for Special Education by Chief Academic Officer Anne Botticelli

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

The Buffalo School Board is holding a committee work session to discuss the annual superintendent evaluation (SuperEval) and plan a board retreat and self-evaluation process. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is focused on discussion and presentation.

• SuperEval review – discussion of superintendent performance evaluation
• Board retreat overview and board self-evaluation process presentation by SOFG Coach Rodney Jordan
• Opening remarks by Board Vice-President Janita Everhart and Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The Buffalo City School District Board will vote on a five-year strategic plan, approve multiple large educational contracts, and act on personnel changes. Contracts include a $1.36 million full-service schools agreement with Student Leadership Network and a combined $359,486 for eDoctrina and IXL platforms. The meeting also includes public comments, superintendent updates, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Vote on BPS Strategic Plan 2026-2031 (resolution)
• Contract with Student Leadership Network for $1,355,202 for Full Service Schools
• Two contracts with Harris/eDoctrina: APPR platform ($103,986.88) and assessment management system ($255,499.22)
• Contract with IXL Learning for interim assessments ($136,075)
• Out-of-country travel for PS 195 to Camp Pathfinder, Canada ($17,577 for bus transportation)

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

The Buffalo City School District board holds committee work sessions on May 13, 2026, with presentations and discussions only — no votes or decisions on the agenda. Topics include a School Safety Committee presentation, a Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra presentation on expanding instrumental music access, an Adult Education overview, and a CLRI (Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Instruction) transition update.

• School Safety Committee Presentation by Hon. Stephon Wright
• BPO Presentation: 'All Together Now! Building student success through greater access to instrumental music'
• Adult Education Overview by Dr. Ramona Reynolds
• CLRI Transition presentation by Ms. Anne Botticelli

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Buffalo City School Board will receive a presentation on the superintendent's proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The presentation is given by CFO Jim Barnes and includes a 693 KB PDF attachment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an information and discussion item only.

• Superintendent's Proposed 2026-2027 Budget presented by CFO Jim Barnes
• Budget document attached as BPS Superintendents Proposed 2026-2027 Budget.pdf (693 KB)

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

The committee is discussing the Buffalo Public Schools District Strategic Plan for 2026-2031, presented by Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Presentation of BPS Strategic Plan 2026-2031
• Opening remarks by Board President Dr. Kathy Evans-Brown

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

This is a special board meeting of the Buffalo City School District with only procedural items: call to order, pledge of allegiance, and adjournment. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are scheduled. The board may convene an executive session.

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The Buffalo School Board will consider approving over $3.8 million in contracts, including $3.3 million for Universal Prekindergarten community-based organizations, curriculum assessments, and a Say Yes Buffalo supplemental. The board will also vote on personnel changes, adoption of the 2026-2027 school calendar, and a contract for food service equipment. Public comments and a superintendent update on goal monitoring are also on the agenda.

• $3,285,200 in Universal Prekindergarten contracts to community-based organizations for 2026-2027
• $122,846.40 contract with Curriculum Associates for K-8 math screener (iReady)
• $95,294.40 contract with Curriculum Associates for Grades 3-8 ELA interim assessments (iReady)
• $300,000 supplemental for Say Yes Buffalo Little Scholars program
• $293,000 contract to Sam Tell & Son for central commissary food service equipment installation

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

The Buffalo City School District committee work sessions will receive presentations on the 2026-2027 budget process, mathematics achievement (Goal 4), a proposal for an Alternative Education Progressive Pathways Academy, and board governance coaching. These are discussion items; no formal votes are scheduled.

• 2026-2027 Budget Process Update presented by CFO James Barnes
• Student Achievement Goal 4: Mathematics presented by Chief Academic Officer Anne Botticelli
• Alternative Education – Progressive Pathways Academy Proposal presented by Dr. Ramona Reynolds
• CGCS Board Governance Coaching presented by SOFG Coach Rodney Jordan

CANCELED - SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

The Buffalo City School District special board meeting scheduled for April 1, 2026, was canceled. No actions or discussions took place.

• Meeting canceled; no agenda items were addressed.

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The Buffalo School Board will vote on a $1.5 million contract with Say Yes Buffalo for a 2026 summer camp, with per-student cost rising to $1,200. Other action items include supplemental contracts for behavior analysis services ($123k) and a NYC field trip for PS 309 ($40k). The board will also approve personnel changes and monitor superintendent goals.

• Say Yes Summer Camp contract for $1,500,000 (FY 2027, non-competitive single source)
• Supplemental contract with Rachael Schneider Licensed Behavior Analyst LLC for $123,138.62
• Vagabond Tours NYC field trip for PS 309 for $40,568.00 (awarded to WBE vendor)
• Teacher Center professional development course catalogue (Session 4) for $30,575.98
• IMSE Orton Gillingham supplemental funding revision for $26,500.00

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

This is a committee work session of the Buffalo City School District Board. The board will hear presentations on literacy initiatives, the ESSA accountability system, an overview of BPS Athletics, and a budget update for 2026-2027. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Presentation on Goal 2: Literacy by Chief Academic Officer
• Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Accountability System Overview by Chief Information/Accountability Officer
• BPS Athletics Overview by Chief of Athletics and directors
• 3/9/26 BFSA Meeting Update and 2026-2027 Level 2 Budget Update by Chief Financial Officer

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

The Buffalo School District committee work session will receive presentations on renaming Community School #53, the Buffalo School Choice Project, and BPS building spaces. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion and information only.

• Renaming of Community School #53 presented by Associate Superintendent Tanika Shedrick
• Buffalo School Choice Project presentation by principal investigator Simone Fried
• BPS Building Spaces and processes overview by Chief Operating Officer Louis Petrucci

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The Buffalo City School District Board of Education will meet on February 11, 2026, to vote on a consent agenda including personnel changes and several consultant contracts. Key items include an $82,000 contract with Flying Classrooms for STEM programs, a $66,294 contract for mentoring services, and a $50,000 contract for visually impaired teacher staffing. The board will also hear the superintendent's 100-day report and consider an extension for stop-arm bus cameras.

• Approve instructional, civil service, and administrative personnel changes
• $82,000 contract with Flying Classrooms for STEM programs (new)
• $66,294 contract with Candles in the Sun and Youth Guardian Program for student and family support
• $50,000 contract with VIA Visually Impaired Advancement for orientation and mobility teacher staffing
• First extension agreement for stop-arm bus cameras (Bus Patrol)

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

The Buffalo City School District Board holds committee work sessions on Feb 4, 2026, to receive presentations and updates on several topics. No votes are scheduled; items are informational only. Key discussions include the 2026-27 budget process, an Advanced Coursework Initiative, and school leadership. Also planned is training on the SuperEval board evaluation tool.

• Budget process update for the 2026-27 school year
• Advanced Coursework Initiative presentation
• School leadership presentation by Associate Superintendents
• Board SuperEval training by Lauren Taylor
• Opening remarks by committee chairs and Superintendent Pascal Mubenga

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

The Buffalo City School District Board of Education will consider approving multiple personnel changes across instructional, civil service, administrative, and exempt categories. The board will also vote on a $116,906 contract with Vagabond Tours for a student field trip to Alabama, a $51,726 contract for kitchen equipment at the School of Culinary Arts, and a $12,134 emergency heating repair at School 69. Public comment and updates from the superintendent and student representative are also scheduled.

• $116,906 contract with Vagabond Tours for Our Story Project culmination trip to Alabama
• $51,725.56 contract with Main Ford General Supply for culinary kitchen equipment at Buffalo School of Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
• $12,134.40 supplemental emergency heating repair at School 69 by Johnson Controls
• $20,000 professional development contract with Umoja Education & Cultural Services for culturally responsive teaching
• Approval of instructional, civil service, administrative, and exempt personnel changes

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

The Buffalo Board of Education holds committee work sessions to discuss two topics: the Profile of a Graduate initiative under Student Achievement, and Board Operating Procedures under Executive Affairs. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; these are discussion and information items only.

• Discussion of 'Profile of a Graduate' (NY Inspires framework) — Chief Academic Officer Anne Botticelli presenting
• Discussion of Board Operating Procedures and redlined bylaws — SOFG Coach Rodney Jordan presenting
• Both items are listed as Discussion/Information, no action expected

COMMITTEE WORK SESSIONS

The Buffalo City School District board will discuss board operating procedures and receive updates on the 2026-2027 budget process, including school closings. The meeting is a committee work session focused on information and discussion, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion of Board Operating Procedures led by SOFG Coach Rodney Jordan
• Budget Process Updates including 2026-27 budget and school closings presented by CFO James Barnes
• Opening remarks by Vice-President Janita Everhart and Superintendent Dr. Pascal Mubenga

REORGANIZATION MEETING

This is a procedural reorganization meeting for the Buffalo City School District board. Members will be sworn in and will nominate and elect a President, Vice President of Executive Affairs, and Vice President of Student Achievement. No policy or budget items are on the agenda.

• Swearing in of board members
• Nominations for the office of President
• Nominations for Vice President of Executive Affairs
• Nominations for Vice President of Student Achievement